December
3
1368 Charles VI of France was born. Known as "Mad" and as
"Well-Beloved," Charles had a long reign during which he remained
primarily a figurehead because of his occasional fits of madness.
1621 Galileo invented the telescope.
Showing posts with label Galileo. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Galileo. Show all posts
Thursday, December 3, 2015
History Trivia - Galileo invents the telescope
Sunday, September 20, 2015
History Trivia - The Battle of Châlons - Attila the Hun defeated
September 20
451 The Battle of
Châlons took place in North Eastern France. Flavius Aetius's victory over
Attila the Hun in a day of combat is considered to be the largest battle in the
ancient world.
1066 The Battle of Fulford: King Harald III of Norway (Harald
Hardrada) and Tostig Gowinson, his English allay, defeated Edwin of Mercia and
Morcar of Northumbria.
1633 Galileo Galilei was tried before the
Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith for teaching that the Earth orbits
the Sun and was found "vehemently suspect of heresy", forced to
recant, and spent the rest of his life under house arrest.
Friday, February 13, 2015
History Trivia - Catherine Howard, the fifth wife of Henry VIII of England, executed
February 13,
1542 Catherine Howard, the fifth wife of Henry VIII of England, was executed for adultery.
1633 Galileo Galilei arrived in Rome for his trial before the Inquisition.
1692 Massacre of Glencoe Scotland where 38 members of the MacDonald clan were murdered by soldiers of the Campbell clan for not pledging allegiance to William of Orange.
1542 Catherine Howard, the fifth wife of Henry VIII of England, was executed for adultery.
1633 Galileo Galilei arrived in Rome for his trial before the Inquisition.
1692 Massacre of Glencoe Scotland where 38 members of the MacDonald clan were murdered by soldiers of the Campbell clan for not pledging allegiance to William of Orange.
Thursday, January 29, 2015
History Trivia - Galileo observes Neptune
January 29
1119 Pope Gelasius II died. The brief reign of Gelasius II was plagued by the lingering investiture controversy and the aggressive actions of Henry V, Holy Roman Emperor. Henry took possession of Rome and twice drove the pope from the city, installing in his place the antipope Gregory VIII.
1327 Edward III was crowned By laying claim to the French throne, he started the Hundred Years' War. He also created Britain's highest knightly order, the Order of the Garter because of his fondness for chivalry.
1595 William Shakespeare's play Romeo and Juliet was performed for the first time on this day.
1613 Galileo observed Neptune but failed to understand the significance of his find.
1119 Pope Gelasius II died. The brief reign of Gelasius II was plagued by the lingering investiture controversy and the aggressive actions of Henry V, Holy Roman Emperor. Henry took possession of Rome and twice drove the pope from the city, installing in his place the antipope Gregory VIII.
1327 Edward III was crowned By laying claim to the French throne, he started the Hundred Years' War. He also created Britain's highest knightly order, the Order of the Garter because of his fondness for chivalry.
1595 William Shakespeare's play Romeo and Juliet was performed for the first time on this day.
1613 Galileo observed Neptune but failed to understand the significance of his find.
Wednesday, December 3, 2014
History Trivia - Galileo invents the telescope.
December
3
1368 Charles VI of France was born. Known as "Mad" and as "Well-Beloved," Charles had a long reign during which he remained primarily a figurehead because of his occasional fits of madness.
1468 Lorenzo the Magnificent and his brother Giuliano succeeded their father, Piero de Medici, as rulers of Florence, Italy.
1586 Sir Thomas Herriot introduced potatoes to England, from Colombia.
1621 Galileo invented the telescope.
1368 Charles VI of France was born. Known as "Mad" and as "Well-Beloved," Charles had a long reign during which he remained primarily a figurehead because of his occasional fits of madness.
1468 Lorenzo the Magnificent and his brother Giuliano succeeded their father, Piero de Medici, as rulers of Florence, Italy.
1586 Sir Thomas Herriot introduced potatoes to England, from Colombia.
1621 Galileo invented the telescope.
Sunday, June 22, 2014
History Trivia - Battle of Pydna: Romans defeat Macedonian King Perseus ending the Third Macedonian War
June 22
168 BC Battle of Pydna: Romans under Lucius Aemilius Paullus defeated and captured Macedonian King Perseus ending the Third Macedonian War.
1377 Richard II succeeded Edward III as king of England.
1633 The Holy Office in Rome forced Galileo Galilei to recant his view that the Sun, not the Earth, is the center of the Universe. (on Oct 31, 1992, Vatican admitted it was wrong)
168 BC Battle of Pydna: Romans under Lucius Aemilius Paullus defeated and captured Macedonian King Perseus ending the Third Macedonian War.
1377 Richard II succeeded Edward III as king of England.
Galileo Villa
1633 The Holy Office in Rome forced Galileo Galilei to recant his view that the Sun, not the Earth, is the center of the Universe. (on Oct 31, 1992, Vatican admitted it was wrong)
Saturday, February 15, 2014
History Trivia - Socrates sentenced to death
February
15
44 BC Mark Antony offered Julius Caesar the diadem of royalty which he
refused.
360 the first Cathedral of Santa Sophia in Constantinople was dedicated. 3
99 Philosopher Socrates was sentenced to death.
670 Oswy, King of Bernicia and subordinate to King Penda of Mercia for 13 years died. When Penda invaded Bernicia, he was killed by Oswy's forces. Oswy then united all of Northumbria, which he ruled from 655 until his death.
1113 Knights Hospitaller was formally named and recognized. The Hospitallers were founded to care for sick pilgrims in Jerusalem. The order evolved throughout the Crusades and still exists today.
1564 Galileo Galilei was born.
360 the first Cathedral of Santa Sophia in Constantinople was dedicated. 3
99 Philosopher Socrates was sentenced to death.
670 Oswy, King of Bernicia and subordinate to King Penda of Mercia for 13 years died. When Penda invaded Bernicia, he was killed by Oswy's forces. Oswy then united all of Northumbria, which he ruled from 655 until his death.
1113 Knights Hospitaller was formally named and recognized. The Hospitallers were founded to care for sick pilgrims in Jerusalem. The order evolved throughout the Crusades and still exists today.
1564 Galileo Galilei was born.
Thursday, February 13, 2014
History Trivia Catherine Howard, the fifth wife of Henry VIII of England, executed
February 13
1542 Catherine Howard, the fifth wife of Henry VIII of England, was executed for adultery.
1633
Galileo Galilei arrived in Rome for his trial before the Inquisition.
1689 British Parliament adopted the Bill of Rights.
1692 Massacre of Glencoe Scotland where 38 members of the MacDonald clan were murdered by soldiers of the Campbell clan for not pledging allegiance to William of Orange.
Tamzin Merchant as Catherine Howard - The Tudors
1542 Catherine Howard, the fifth wife of Henry VIII of England, was executed for adultery.
1689 British Parliament adopted the Bill of Rights.
1692 Massacre of Glencoe Scotland where 38 members of the MacDonald clan were murdered by soldiers of the Campbell clan for not pledging allegiance to William of Orange.
Wednesday, January 29, 2014
History Trivia - Galileo observes Neptune
January 29
904 Pope Sergius III came out of retirement to take over the papacy from the deposed antipope Christopher.
1119 Pope Gelasius II died. The brief reign of Gelasius II was plagued by the lingering investiture controversy and the aggressive actions of Henry V, Holy Roman Emperor. Henry took possession of Rome and twice drove the pope from the city, installing in his place the antipope Gregory VIII.
1327 Edward III was crowned By laying claim to the French throne, he started the Hundred Years' War. He also created Britain's highest knightly order, the Order of the Garter because of his fondness for chivalry.
1595 William Shakespeare's play Romeo and Juliet was performed for the first time on this day.
1613 Galileo observed Neptune but failed to understand the significance of his find.
904 Pope Sergius III came out of retirement to take over the papacy from the deposed antipope Christopher.
1119 Pope Gelasius II died. The brief reign of Gelasius II was plagued by the lingering investiture controversy and the aggressive actions of Henry V, Holy Roman Emperor. Henry took possession of Rome and twice drove the pope from the city, installing in his place the antipope Gregory VIII.
1327 Edward III was crowned By laying claim to the French throne, he started the Hundred Years' War. He also created Britain's highest knightly order, the Order of the Garter because of his fondness for chivalry.
1595 William Shakespeare's play Romeo and Juliet was performed for the first time on this day.
1613 Galileo observed Neptune but failed to understand the significance of his find.
Tuesday, January 7, 2014
History Trivia - Francis, Duke of Guise, captures Calais
January 7
49 BC Julius Caesar was ordered to disband his army. He refused and crossed the Rubicon three days later, invaded Italy, which began a civil war.
1327 King Edward II of England was deposed.
1451 the University of Glasgow Founded at the request of King James II of Scotland. Pope Nicholas V issued a bull of foundation for a studium generale. At first underfunded and lacking a place to hold lectures, the University nonetheless grew into a distinguished center of learning, its progress only briefly interrupted by the troubles of the Reformation.
1558 French nobleman Francis, Duke of Guise, captured Calais, the last English possession in mainland France.
1601 Robert, Earl of Essex led revolt in London against Queen Elizabeth.
1610 Galileo Galilei observed three of the four largest moons of Jupiter for the first time. He named them, and in turn the four are called the Galilean moons.
49 BC Julius Caesar was ordered to disband his army. He refused and crossed the Rubicon three days later, invaded Italy, which began a civil war.
1327 King Edward II of England was deposed.
1451 the University of Glasgow Founded at the request of King James II of Scotland. Pope Nicholas V issued a bull of foundation for a studium generale. At first underfunded and lacking a place to hold lectures, the University nonetheless grew into a distinguished center of learning, its progress only briefly interrupted by the troubles of the Reformation.
1558 French nobleman Francis, Duke of Guise, captured Calais, the last English possession in mainland France.
1601 Robert, Earl of Essex led revolt in London against Queen Elizabeth.
1610 Galileo Galilei observed three of the four largest moons of Jupiter for the first time. He named them, and in turn the four are called the Galilean moons.
Tuesday, December 3, 2013
History Trivia - Potatoes introduced to England
December
3
741 St. Zachary began his reign as Catholic Pope succeeding Gregory III.
1347 Pope Clemens VI declared the Roman tribunal Coke di Rienzo as
heretics.
1368 Charles VI of France was born. Known as "Mad" and as "Well-Beloved," Charles had a long reign during which he remained primarily a figurehead because of his occasional fits of madness.
1468 Lorenzo the Magnificent and his brother Giuliano succeeded their father, Piero de Medici, as rulers of Florence, Italy.
1557 First Covenant of Scottish Protestants formed.
1586 Sir Thomas Herriot introduced potatoes to England, from Colombia.
1621 Galileo invented the telescope.
741 St. Zachary began his reign as Catholic Pope succeeding Gregory III.
1368 Charles VI of France was born. Known as "Mad" and as "Well-Beloved," Charles had a long reign during which he remained primarily a figurehead because of his occasional fits of madness.
1468 Lorenzo the Magnificent and his brother Giuliano succeeded their father, Piero de Medici, as rulers of Florence, Italy.
1557 First Covenant of Scottish Protestants formed.
1586 Sir Thomas Herriot introduced potatoes to England, from Colombia.
1621 Galileo invented the telescope.
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